32 Practical Nurses Graduating
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010 03:53 AM
Prince George, B.C. - As new nursing students prepare to start their studies this year, the College of New Caledonia will hold a graduation ceremony on Friday for 32 who have successfully completed the practical nursing program.
This year’s graduating class features students ranging in age from 18 to 57, who’ve spent the last 49 weeks learning skills to work in a variety of health care settings.
Class valedictorian is Angela Garrison who says she entered the nursing program so she could connect with people who need help. “This has been a very trying and truly exhausting year for me, but so extremely rewarding now that I am done,” says Garrison, who succeeded in the program while raising two children. “It was definitely one of the hardest and toughest things that I have gone through in my life. I’m happy I could show my children that with my determination and goals, that dreams can happen if you work hard and believe in yourself.”
Four men and 28 women will receive their parchment and earn their certificates.
“These are single and married parents raising children, single and married men and women who have put their lives on hold to successfully achieve a dream of becoming exceptional nurses,” said Jacquie Scobie, practical nurse co-ordinator and faculty member. “These students were so dedicated and passionate about nursing.”
The students are just completing practicums at various Northern Health sites, including Kitimat, Mackenzie, Burns Lake, Vanderhoof and Fort St. James. They’ll write their national licensing exams Sept. 15 and then will be eligible to work in a wide range of settings, from acute care to complex care.
This is the ninth year CNC has offered the practical nursing program.
The convovation ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Friday afternoon in the CNC atrium at the Prince George campus.
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Posted by: He spoke on September 1 2010 7:43 AM